Get It Right The First Time Lyrics - The Stranger - Billy Joel

I don't believe in first impressions 

For just this once I hope that looks don't deceive 

I ain't got time for true confessions 

I've got to make the move right now 

Got to meet that girl somehow 

I've gotta get it right the first time 

That's the main thing 

I can't afford to let it pass 

You get it right the next time that's not the same thing 

Gonna have to make the first time last. 

I'm not much good at conversation 

I never was too smooth at comin' on real strong 

If all it takes is inspiration 

Then I might have just what it takes 

If I don't make no bad mistakes and i 

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Get it right the first time 

That's the main thing 

Can't afford to let it pass 

You get it right the next time 

That's not the same thing 

Have to make the first time last 

I might find the courage yeah I might get up the nerve 

But if my timing ain't just right what purpose would it serve? 

I don't know, I don't know, I don't know how 

To say those first few words 

If I want to put myself in touch 

The first few moments mean so much 

So I suppose it's now or never 

Before that woman walks right out of my life 

Just let me pull myself together 

I've got to give it one good try 

Gotta take my chance tonight 

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I've gotta get it right the first time 

That's the main thing 

I can't afford to let it pass 

You get it right the next time 

That's not the same thing 

Gonna have to make the first time last